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Splashtop alternatives

Splashtop compared with 11 alternatives: TeamViewer, AnyDesk, RemotePC, Parsec, Zoho Assist and 6 more.

Splashtop has a free plan. Paid plans start at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually. 9 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SplashtopThis toolFree plan · from $23.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TeamViewerFree plan · from $619.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
AnyDeskFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
RemotePCFree trial · from $2.46/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ParsecFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
Zoho AssistFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Chrome Remote DesktopFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Getscreen.meFree plan · from $4.17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension
Jump DesktopFree plan · from $14.99 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
LogMeIn ResolveFree plan · from $23/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
RealVNC ConnectFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ScreenConnectFree trial · from $30/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Splashtop starts at $2 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

RemotePC and Chrome Remote Desktop start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSplashtopTeamViewerRemotePCParsecZoho AssistChrome Remote DesktopGetscreen.meLogMeIn ResolveScreenConnect

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of remote desktop apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Splashtop

  1. TeamViewer

    Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only

    • TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store). Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
    • Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost

    TeamViewer vs SplashtopTeamViewer pricing and details

  2. AnyDesk

    Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business

    Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use

    AnyDesk vs SplashtopAnyDesk pricing and details

  3. RemotePC

    Low-cost remote access to your own computers, from IDrive

    • RemotePC starts at $2.46 per month billed annually at renewal, after a first year at $1.84 a month. Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
    • Splashtop has a free plan. RemotePC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RemotePC lists a web app.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RemotePC also covers screen recording.

    Suits: Individuals reaching one home or office computer for a few dollars a year

    RemotePC vs SplashtopRemotePC pricing and details

  4. Parsec

    Low-latency remote desktop for games and creative work

    • Parsec starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Parsec lists a web app.
    • Only Splashtop lists an iOS app.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Playing games on a home PC from another computer or an Android device

    Parsec vs SplashtopParsec pricing and details

  5. Zoho Assist

    Remote support and unattended access for help desks and IT teams

    • Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Zoho Assist lists a web app.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Customer support teams helping users over the phone or chat

    Zoho Assist vs SplashtopZoho Assist pricing and details

  6. Chrome Remote Desktop

    Google's free remote access to your own computers from a browser

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is free. Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a web app.
    • Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Reaching a home or work computer from a phone, tablet or another computer at no cost

    Chrome Remote Desktop vs SplashtopChrome Remote Desktop pricing and details

  7. Getscreen.me

    Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan

    • Getscreen.me starts at $4.17 per technician / month, billed annually, plus a charge per device. Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a web app.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    • Only Splashtop lists an iOS app.
    • Getscreen.me can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: IT teams supporting staff or clients from a browser, without installing a viewer

    Getscreen.me vs SplashtopGetscreen.me pricing and details

  8. Jump Desktop

    Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan

    • Jump Desktop starts at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly. Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Jump Desktop lists a web app.
    • Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Mac or iPad owners who would rather pay once than subscribe

    Jump Desktop vs SplashtopJump Desktop pricing and details

  9. LogMeIn Resolve

    Remote support and device management for IT teams, by endpoint

    • LogMeIn Resolve starts at $23 per month for 25 endpoints, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
    • Only LogMeIn Resolve lists a web app.
    • Only Splashtop lists a Linux app.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LogMeIn Resolve also covers help desk.

    Suits: Small IT departments that want remote access, patching and tickets in one tool

    LogMeIn Resolve vs SplashtopLogMeIn Resolve pricing and details

  10. RealVNC Connect

    Remote access from the makers of VNC, with end-to-end encryption

    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Reaching your own Windows, Mac or Linux computers from a phone or tablet

    RealVNC Connect vs SplashtopRealVNC Connect pricing and details

  11. ScreenConnect

    Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician

    • ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually.
    • Splashtop has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.

    Suits: Managed service providers supporting many client businesses

    ScreenConnect vs SplashtopScreenConnect pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Splashtop

  • Splashtop Personal is free only on your home network and only for non-commercial use; working from home needs a business plan.
  • Business plan prices are shown only as annual billing on the pricing page.
  • Remote Support SOS is priced per concurrent technician, with the number of managed computers capped by the option you buy (10 or 300 per licence, up to 1,200).
  • Enterprise, with single sign-on, APIs and the on-premises option, has no public price and is quoted by sales.
Splashtop pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Splashtop?

The alternatives to Splashtop in this directory are TeamViewer, AnyDesk, RemotePC, Parsec, Zoho Assist, Chrome Remote Desktop, Getscreen.me, Jump Desktop, LogMeIn Resolve, RealVNC Connect and ScreenConnect. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Splashtop.

Is there a free alternative to Splashtop?

Yes. Chrome Remote Desktop is free to use. TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Parsec, Zoho Assist, Getscreen.me, Jump Desktop, LogMeIn Resolve and RealVNC Connect have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.